Thursday, January 31, 2013
I am very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. Tom was a mentor, and a good friend for many years. He always had good advice and a kind word, and a cheerful outlook. He was proud of his service with the Marines, and was always concerned for his clients. I tried my first jury trial in U.S. District Court (E.D. Tennessee) as co-counsel with Tom, and learned much from him during that case, and over the years. He introduced me to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and I have his name on my Certificate of Admission to the Bar of that Court. Tom will be greatly missed, and the world seems a little sadder and emptier today without him. I was always glad to consider him my good friend. Semper fi, old friend. Roger D. Hyman, Knoxville, Tenn.